Emergency Medical Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Horatio (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Horatio, Arkansas. The role involves receiving medical emergency calls, confirming locations and details, and coordinating ambulance resources according to approved protocols.

Qualifications vary; a high school diploma is commonly required, with CPR certification and other coursework potentially needed. Training or sponsorship options may be available depending on the vacancy and agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm the patient’s location, callback number, and access details
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in the assignment
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responding personnel
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Horatio, Arkansas. The role involves receiving medical emergency calls, confirming locations and details, and coordinating ambulance resources according to approved protocols.

Qualifications vary; a high school diploma is commonly required, with CPR certification and other coursework potentially needed. Training or sponsorship options may be available depending on the vacancy and agency.